We are a country band with the twang of Haggard and a touch of soul. With the authentic sound of Randy Baker on the Steel guitar and the raw sound of Dave on guitar you might think you wandered into a club in Nashville. With Bill and Bob keeping the beat steady and strong your'e sure to have a great night dancing or just tapping your feet. Don't miss us as we strive to become one of greater Cincinnati's number one country bands.
Dave Cornett --Lead guitar
Dave grew up in Oxford, OH. At the early age of 9 years old his grandmother began teaching him the guitar. In his Sophomore year in high school he began playing the banjo. He played in several bands after high school but his first major project came with a band called Uncle Six. With them he played several high profile gigs including opening for Seven Mary Three at Pepsi Jamming on Main. Their lead singer, Noah Hunt, went on to become the singer for the Kenny Wayne Sheppard Band. Dave and Ryan met through the owner of a bar they both played
at. They began "The Ryan Broshear Band" playing small acoustic shows showcasing Ryan's vocal and Dave's trademark slide guitar. As the first member of the band Dave and Ryan have performed for over half a decade together. With his energy and talent on guitar he looks forward to propelling the band to new heights in the greater Cincinnati music scene. Influences: Dwayne Allmon, Ed King, Dickey Betts
Bill Amiot -- Bass
Bill has played music for over 40 years. He studied up-right Bass at Miami University and went on to learn Electric Bass, Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin. He has played in many successful bands including Roundabout (78'-81), Stone Blue (86'-95'), and Shaw Shank (98'-01'). He is now showcasing his skills as a Bass player and harmony vocalist with The Ryan Broshear Band helping them to become his next successful project.
Bob Huff -- Drums
Bob grew up in Cincinnati and hit the bar scene with his first band Kidd back in 86' playing southern/classic rock and some top 40. Then in 93' he joined the classic rock/blues band Mad Leroy which later became Leadfoot Johnny who still gigs today carried on by original bassist Dave Janes. After a few other attemps, he hooked on with the Southern/Classic Rock band Companycane in 2000 enjoying his biggest success to date, opening for David Allen Coe, The Southern Rock Allstars , and playing the AFR poker Run 3 years in a row. He followed this up playing on the bill with The Kentucky Headhunters and also did a show at ABATES(motorcycle group) Junejam in Hocking Hills where Jerry Springer got on stage for a couple songs. Bob has now joined The Ryan Broshear band and is looking forward to the opportunity of helping to make the band one of the best country bands in Cincinnati.
Randy Baker--Steel Guitar/Vocals
As a teenager in Cincinnati, Ohio, Randy began taking music lessons from guitarist Lonnie Mack’s producer, Carl Edmondson. These early associations opened doors that allowed his teen band to perform on TV tapings with artists such as Billy Joe Royal. In the mid. 70s, Randy played and recorded with pop/rock groups such as Nigel, and with local artists Frank DeVito, Chuck Parr, Walker Wilson, and Max Marty, and country artist Dwight Sparks. He worked a five year contract with a division of RCA Nashvile as a songwriter. Randy also performs at many churches throughout the Midwest including his home church Christ Cathedral in Dayton, Ohio.
Influences: Wes Montgomery, Lonnie Mack, Jimi Hendrix, Roy Buchannan, ChuckAgee
Ryan Broshear- Vocals/Acoutic Guitar
Born in Oxford, OH Ryan has had a deep interest in country music his whole life. He played music in his first band at the age of 14 at a family reunion. In 2000 he moved to Nashville, TN to pursue a career in music. In 2002 he was signed by an independent record label called Realbilly Records to a recording deal. Although promising at first the company could not afford to market the record and the project failed. Ryan moved back to Ohio in 2004 and is now working to have a successful local band with the hopes to record his own album in the near future.
Influences: Merle Haggard, George Strait, Garth Brooks
Come out and listen to all these talented musicians as they play some of the best country music outside of Nashville Tennesee. We look forward to seeing you soon!